so my car wouldn't start today. I brought it to the shop, after trying forever with the tow truck guy, it made a crazy popping noise, as a bunch of smoke poured out. awesome. brought it to two places, they both said i need a new engine. so i guess i'm going to get it towed to my house to sell. just bummed out is all.
thanks for listening

 

So is your plan to part it out?...if so what mod's do you have done?

 

No I want to sell it as is. asking 1500 obo. the car looks great and interior is still great. sucks for me i guess. too bad, i just put a bunch of money into it, like new rotors and pads and new tires.

 

where are you?

 

los angeles

 

I guess engine swap is out of the question????

 

If you part out(which will make you more money than that)

I want the fogs!

 

Did the shops really do a diagnostic? Or were they too lazy or stumped that they resort to replacing the engine?

It's like, your software crashes. Do you try to figure it out? Or just hit reset?

Dr J

 

yea really, what exacly are the details and the cause for it not starting? im assuming the smoke was out the tailpipe? where was the popping?

 

no the popping was in the engine, the smoke came from the inside of the engine, they told me how much it would cost for them to take apart the engine, and its not worth it anymore. i've poured so much money into this car just to make it decent.

 

If you part is out, Ill give you a little something somethin for those oem se rims. Let me know

 

so 1500 for ur maxima ? what year is ur maxima ?

 

yeah if you part it out hehe which would make you a crap ton more.....
I'll take the left corner light and the trunk lid with the spoiler.

 

dude why don't you just get a new motor... 400 bucks maybe less for a VQ30 a little more for a vq35. Install won't be to bad.

 

is it really that cheap?

 

yeah but i live in l.a., its not like i have a place to park it and part it out you know what i mean. im gonna have to roll it up and back along the street every 3 days to avoid tickets.

 

That's a really nice Max. Sorry about what happened. Good luck with everything.

 

thanks alot man. it was a great car. im gonna miss it.

 

so u dont have any family memebrs or a credit card or anything that can help you just throw a new motor in instead? like dude above said you can find a motor itself for like $300 assuming you dont have the means to put it in yourself find a decent mechanic to do it for you and keep the car. Your going to be missing out on bigtime cash just because of things you dont want to deal with..

 

Just put a new engine in, it isn't expensive even with a technician. Unless you are gung-ho about getting a new car.

 

Either VQ35 or new car. I dont see the point in spending money and lots of time on just a VQ30... thats just me though. Good luck!

 

that sucks if I was you I would like you idea better too.
new engine then?

 

Dont sell your max, put an engine in it! I'm no professional mechanic and I can tell that it's very easy to change a VQ engine in a A32 chassis.

Drain all fluids and take out the hood.
Unplug everything!
(This is JClaw and VQ'ed, from L. to R.)


Jack the front and take out the wheels, axles and the y-pipe.


Tie the engine with a big chain from the passenger motor mount to a trany screw. Apply some tention on the chain and unscrew the 4 motor mount.

Then pull it out!

(Hey, it's me!)

Done! It take about 5 hours.


Try to find some help on the board to help you a weekend.
Maybe someone have a little place for you.
It wont cost that much and it will be very rewarding!

 

a motor cost in the 200-500 range. installtion id say about 500-700 range. if u werent acorss the country id take it of ur hands for 1500.

 

even if you dont want the car anymore, replace the engine for $1000 or at most $1500

then sell it for 5k

 

its just not worth it. ive spent so much money on that car just to keep it running. its kind of a money pit at this point

 

To each his own, but you profit so much more by replacing the engine and then selling the car, or keeping the car after a replacement.

But if you do insist on selling it as is, a part out benefits you(if you have the time and the knowledge to remove the parts). You get more money in the long run.

I have done engine swaps and its a great move. based on your current vehicles body condition, its almost like buying a new used car. And all the money that you say you put into it is still there. If you sell then its a loss.. IMHO G/L in whatever you choose.

 

all the ideas sound good, but i understand your situatuion.part out if you can man, if not slel it as is.nice car btw.so sorry.

 

You guys are failing to realize this car has a salvage title. I don' know the mileage on it but the car is worth no more then $3500 with a good engine.

 

+1 Get a new car.

 

are u planning to sell it ? or what are u gonna do ?

 

New engine = Almost new car. Do the engine swap. We dont need another maxima off the road. Really, rent a engine lift, get a shop manual and have at it. If all the problems you have been having come from the engine, problem solved with a swap. Plus if you keep the old engine, you will have extra parts if something goes wrong latter on down the road.

 

I mean, the car has a salvage title. i would do a vq35 swap, but I would rather just be done with it. Im so sick of all the problems it has caused me, I mean, I loved it when it was running well. I put a deposit down on a 2002 IS300. 5 spd, graphite grey with black interior. its newer and its expensive, but I'm ready to move on. Thanks for everyones help. It might be sold today, but if anyone is still interested , PM me.

 

oh yeah, by the way can somebody PM me andy from TET's number or email, or a way to get in touch with him.
thanks

 

car is still available. will be putting pics up later.

 

^ jackal, at least make the guy feel better by saying something like: oh man tough luck, if you want you can make some money by selling parts and save for another 4th gen, but no, you go straight for the ..."what mods have you got" geeeeeeees

 

warning! car is extremely dirty!

 

car is super extremely dirty sorry

 

someone broke in and stole all the center console stuff which you can see in the photos.